Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Open Rank Faculty - School of Engineering

University of Mississippi • University, MS

20h

About The Position

The University of Mississippi School of Engineering invites nominations and applications for an Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a discipline represented by a School department and have a record of accomplishment qualifying them for a non-tenure-track or tenure-track faculty appointment, as well as experience developing, delivering, and managing undergraduate engineering curricula.

Reporting to the Dean of the UM School of Engineering, the Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the School’s mission and achieving its vision. The role works collaboratively with department chairs and others across the University to support the missions of the School and University, and provides leadership in undergraduate education. The Associate Dean works closely with staff in the Engineering Dean’s office on activities ranging from student recruitment through graduation and currently has four direct reports.

Requirements

• PhD in a discipline represented by one of the departments in the School of Engineering.
• A record of accomplishment qualifying the candidate for appointment as a non-tenure-track or tenure-track faculty member.
• Experience developing, delivering, and managing undergraduate engineering curricula.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience developing, delivering, and managing undergraduate engineering curricula.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of undergraduate curricula across engineering and computer science disciplines.
• Lead program planning and curriculum development.
• Assist department chairs in preparing reports related to program assessment and ABET accreditation.
• Interpret and execute academic policies and regulations of the University and the School.
• Collaborate with department chairs and faculty to align programs with student learning outcomes and industry needs.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and academic advising initiatives.
• Coordinate the scholarship awarding process.
• Oversee implementation of the First Year Engineering program.
• Represent the School in academic governance and university-wide committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree